SAM #70RFP326QEH000013

DHS FPS Solicitation for Canine Explosive Scent Kits and Extinction Training Aids

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) is seeking to procure Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs) and Extinction Training Aids to support its Explosives Detection Canine Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) - Office of Procurement Operations, FPS Acquisition Division - Law Enforcement Operations Division - Products/Services Requested: - Canine Explosive Scent Kits (CESKs) for regional and headquarters use - Kits contain pure explosive materials and chemical precursors for canine training - Explosives include: Ammonium Nitrate (Prills), C-4 (M112 Block), Dynamite, HMX Flake (Octol), Composition A-5 Powder (98% RDX), C-2 Sheet Explosives (PETN), Semtex 1A, Smokeless Powder (Double and Single Base), TNT, Sodium Chlorate, Potassium Chlorate, Black Powder, Potassium Perchlorate, Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil, Emulsion Dyno AP, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate, Cast Booster, Composition B Flake (Hexolite), Detonating Cord (PETN and RDX), Hexamine Lab Grade Powder, Nitromethane, Pyrodex, Safety/Time Fuse - Quantities per kit and line item specified (e.g., 28-29 regional kits per year, 1 headquarters kit per year, multiple quantities of each explosive type) - Extinction Training Aids - Quantities of 28-29 per year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Kits must include a wide range of real explosive materials, packaged to strict safety and purity standards - Deliveries are scheduled across multiple ordering periods and locations - Set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) - Firm-fixed-price contract with a five-year period of performance (base year plus four option years) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; products must meet government specifications for explosive training aids - Estimated contract value: Not specified, but likely in the mid-six to low-seven figure range based on scope and duration

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation Number: 70RFP326QEH000013 is issued as a Rrequest for Quotation (RFQ), for the purchase of Canine Explosive Scent Kits.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) has a requirement to purchase Canine Explosive Scent Kits.  The Period of Performance is for 5 years inclusive of all options. The source selection process for this acquisition will follow a lowest price technically acceptable approach.   Submission requirements and evaluation criteria are detailed in the attached solicitation. Contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. No contract award will be made to any contractor that is not registered or in the process of registering with SAM.

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